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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.73, 4,031.29 and 932.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.73, 4,031.29 and 932.41 is: 1,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.73 : 4,031.29 = 932.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.73/4,031.29 = 932.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.73x = 4,031.29 × 932.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.73x = 3,758,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,790.29/2,687.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.50

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